All United States articles – Page 247
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Wilmington welcomes Chile's winter offering
A ceremony was held at the Port of Wilmington to coincide with the arrival of the first shipment of Chilean winter fruit to the US
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LA container figures decrease
Port of Los Angeles container volumes drop 16 per cent in November, although year-to-date figures are higher than 2011
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Total Produce buys Oppenheimer stake
Irish group set to acquire 65 per cent share in North American fresh produce supplier for estimated €32m
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Sainsbury's invests €1.5m in R&D
Retailer hands out 14 grants from a shortlist of 21 UK producers
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Jim Butts to retire from CH Robinson
Senior vice-president to stand down from company after 34 years of service
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US recognises NZ food safety
In a first for the US, the FDA has recognised New Zealand’s food safety systems as of equivalent quality to its own
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Philippines postpones US banana shipment
The first shipment of Philippine bananas to the US has been postponed as exporters focus remaining volumes on core markets
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Obesity campaign honours Dawn Sweeney
National Restaurant Association president hailed for work with nutrition initiatives
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Paramount acquires Rio Queen assets
Rio Queen Citrus acquisition will position Paramount Citrus as leading Texas-grown citrus supplier, the group says
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Washington calls for Chinese apple access
Washington’s apple industry is calling for US access for Chinese apples in a bid to help re-establish US apple access into China
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India looks into Walmart lobbying
The global retail giant is being investigated by the Indian government for the company's spending on lobbying to facilitate its entry into the country
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USDA cuts Florida citrus estimate
Dry weather and intense disease pressure have impacted on volumes, according to Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Michael Sparks
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HAB unveils new board and logo
The 2013 board will focus on driving avocado consumption in the US, supported by a new branding identity
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FPAA promotes Allison Moore
The former communications director of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas has taken on the role of director of legislative and regulatory affairs
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All change at Dole
US produce marketer Dole has announced a raft of leadership changes following the sale of its packaged foods and Asian business units
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Chiquita set for Ecuador port move
The Port of Bolívar is anticipating more banana business from Chiquita Brands International following an expansion project at the facility
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Agreement ends Los Angeles ports strike
The busiest port complex in the US is getting back to normal following an eight-day strike by union members and longshoremen
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CFFA’s Tjerandsen makes way for Brux
With Tom Tjerandsen retiring, Karen Brux will oversee all of the Chilean Fresh Fruit Association’s marketing efforts in the US and Canada
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Brian Kocher takes new Chiquita position
Chief financial officer handed yet another role at the fresh produce multinational, stepping into a newly-created COO position
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Florida group confirms grapefruit forecast
Production on track to return to around 20.3m cartons following two seasons that were affected by hurricanes